Conluding that power must be restored as the centrepiece of empowerment and in order to provide meaningful ammunition for dealing with the challenges of an increasingly unequal, and often sexist, global/local world.

The sea is full of mystery and enchantment?and this extraordinary collection captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray,The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: ?The Fisherman and His Wife,? ?Whalesong,? ?Lobster Quadrille,? ?The Ballad of John Silver,? and many more.

With this extraordinary collection of stories?each featuring a bird as a central character?Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children who love to read and be read to. Ray retells and stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world, from Oscar Wilde's beloved ?The Happy Prince? to the charming African myth ?Mulungu Paints the Birds.? Jane's writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic and mystery.

This award-winning multi-volume series is dedicated to making literature and its creators better understood and more accessible to students and interested readers, while satisfying the standards of librarians, teachers and scholars. Dictionary of Literary Biography provides reliable information in an easily comprehensible format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary...

Jasmine's garden has the most delicious fruit in the village?but someone is eating all her beautiful apples, apricots, kiwis, and kumquats. Determined to catch the thief, Jasmine waits . . . and waits. Little does she imagine that when he arrives, he'll lead her on a magical journey through the skies. Award-winning artist Jane Ray has created a vibrant, stunningly illustrated tale of greed, set in India.

A second entry in the chapter book series for newly independent readers follows famous superhero Sol-Ray Man's visit to Clint McCool's school, where a water main break and a slew of enemies, including an evil babysitter, challenge Clint and his friends to save the day. Simultaneous and eBook.

The town of Hamelin is over-run with rats, and the mayor is getting desperate for a solution. When the mysterious Pied Piper appears their troubles seem to be over - but what happens when the mayor refuses to pay him? This wordless traditional tale is brought to life by acclaimed author and illustrator Jane Ray.

This award-winning multi-volume series is dedicated to making literature and its creators better understood and more accessible to students and interested readers, while satisfying the standards of librarians, teachers and scholars. Dictionary of Literary Biography provides reliable information in an easily comprehensible format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary...

Clint McCool is excited to meet Sol-Ray Man, his favorite television superhero who is visting his school, but when school is cancelled because of a water pipe break and he is picked up by a babysitter, he finds it hard to save the day.

Albert the dog just can't stop himself from eating Sarah Jane's favorite fishy nibbles. But what will happen when Sarah Jane finds out there are none left for breakfast? Will fishy nibbles come between a hungry hound and his feline friend?

The 80s in fashion was influenced by singers, actors and actresses, movies and TV series. Madonna and Michael Jackson will forever be remembered for the trends they created in that decade and their fashion sense. This book takes a look at hairstyles, eyewear, watches, and shoe style in the 80s. It also discusses the celebrities who influenced fashion including Joan Collins, Linda Evans, Tom...